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Physical Therapist Assistant I-Inpatient Therapy

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Kettering Health Main Campus l Kettering l Full-time l Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Physical Therapist Assistant I supports patient recovery by implementing physical therapy interventions as directed by a licensed physical therapist, helping patients improve mobility, manage pain, and achieve rehabilitation goals.

This role ensures accurate documentation, maintains a safe and organized treatment environment, and upholds regulatory and ethical standards. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Associate degree from a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Completion of clinical rotations as part of an accredited PTA program.

Current Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the State of Ohio (must be obtained prior to start date). Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for PTAs. Passing score on the Ohio jurisprudence exam.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within orientation period and prior to patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy interventions to support patient recovery and improve mobility. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring a safe, organized treatment environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program and possess a valid Ohio Physical Therapist Assistant license. Additionally, completion of the NPTE, the Ohio jurisprudence exam, and current BLS certification are required.

Key Skills

Mobility improvementPain management

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (298 salary observations; 2,034 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,498 salary observations; 60,195 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $63k (middle half $58k–$71k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Ohio vs national$90k median in Ohio$94k nationally (−4%)298 state / 11,498 national salary observations
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio797 active22,168 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Physical Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment825 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 7 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Athletico Physical Therapy · Newark, Ohio

$23-$33.75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25 - $31/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$29/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Kettering

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k
Typical market rent
$1,355/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.